Pittsburgh Weather Forecast
Pittsburgh weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Pittsburgh
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
11 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 88%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Pittsburgh
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for Pittsburgh
Dense Fog Advisory issued August 21 at 1:50AM EDT until August 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Issued by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania. Its coordinates are 40.4406, -79.9959. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Pittsburgh right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Pittsburgh, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Pittsburgh in?
Pittsburgh observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:08 AM.
How many people live in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has a population of approximately 300.000.
What is the nearest airport to Pittsburgh?
The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 170 mi away, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 192 mi away and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 224 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Pittsburgh?
Popular options include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Shenandoah National Park, Letchworth State Park, New River Gorge National Park and Niagara Falls.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 8:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
